US Bridges

Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .01 Indian H R- .04 Gren · Structure no. 000000000031426

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,895
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,895 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,113 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Hill Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.01 Indian H R- .04 Gren
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42671, -79.20731
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2022)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hill Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.